HUDEÈKOVÁ, R., SOVJÁK, R.
Abstract
Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is one of the economically most important diseases in Africa, being widespread from west, central and east part of continent. In Zambia which was free from this disease in late 70ties, due to civil unrest and non-observance of veterinary measures, disease was spread especially in the Western Province. Paper describes epizootological activities streamed to eradicate disease by pushing up it to Angola boundaries. Up till now, due to lack of finances 6,620 heads of cattle were examined in the area of lowest incidence. Prevalence 2.05% was found.
Key words:
contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, cattle, Zambia, clinical examination, post-mortem examination, ELISA, CBPP eradication.